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    How do I know what generation my M14X is?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Statik Tactik, May 21, 2012.

  1. Statik Tactik

    Statik Tactik Notebook Enthusiast

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    Which is what I'm assuming you guys mean by R1/ R2? Please and thanks.
     
    Statik Tactik, May 21, 2012
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  2. obc993

    obc993 Notebook Consultant

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    550m or 650m
     
    obc993, May 21, 2012
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  3. Statik Tactik

    Statik Tactik Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the 550m. And is there that much of a difference? I only recently got it (in September or October).
     
    Statik Tactik, May 21, 2012
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    far_shooter Newbie

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    550m, you got the R1, r2 is 650m and just released on April.

    Differences, longer battery life (the only I care about), better graphic cards and such~ check out the forum, theres alot of VS discussion going on.
     
    far_shooter, May 21, 2012
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    shnarf Notebook Consultant

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    hate to be "that Guy" but 555 or 650, lol
     
    shnarf, May 21, 2012
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    Voodooi AFK for a while...

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    Was just about to write that :p
     
    Voodooi, May 22, 2012
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    CGSDR Alien Master Race

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    If your M14x has the Ivy Bridge (i.e i7 3720QM) + GT650M then it is a R2, if it is a Sandy Bridge (i.e i7 2720QM) + GT555M, it is a R1.
     
    CGSDR, May 22, 2012
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    Thanks guys!
     
    Statik Tactik, May 22, 2012
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    Blair287 Notebook Geek

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    it also has R2 written on the bottom near the fan if its is an R2
     
    Blair287, May 22, 2012
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